Miami, Duke Place Four Players on 2025 Preseason All-ACC Teams

The 2025 Preseason All-ACC Team features standout players from the University of Miami and Duke University, highlighting their defensive and offensive strengths. Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. and Francis Mauigoa earned spots due to their impactful performances in 2024, with Mauigoa anchoring the nation's top-ranked offense. Duke's defensive stars, safety Terry Moore and cornerback Chandler Rivers, also made the team and garnered preseason All-American honors, with Rivers recognized as one of the top defensive players nationally and projected high in the 2026 NFL Draft. The ACC preseason media poll ranks Miami second behind Clemson, reflecting strong expectations for the Hurricanes under head coach Mario Cristobal, who led them to a 10-win season in 2024. Miami’s roster is seen as one of the conference's strongest, though some skepticism about meeting high expectations remains. Boston College had no players named to the preseason All-ACC team, though two received votes for ACC preseason player of the year.